Get Your Home Ready for Winter

Products and pointers for inside and out  to get your home and family cold-weather ready.

Welcome the bad weather in style  and leave it outside. We tested 17 mats in several materials for how well they removed dirt and moisture from shoes. Mats were also evaluated for ease of cleaning, fade and stain resistance, attractiveness, and resilience against abrasion, water saturation, and freezing.

We tested eight brands of furniture covers for their fit on a variety of furniture, how they stand up to the elements (by subjecting the fabric to abrasion, tear-strength, and water- and UV-resistance tests), and how easy they are to put on and take off.

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